Caretaker/Handyperson

Darlington Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days Annual Leave

Bank Holidays

LGPS with AVCs

Flexi-time scheme

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave

Equality Forums

Green Car Leasing

Training & Development

Physiotherapy

Counselling

Wellbeing

Cycle to Work

Discounts

Vivup App

Arriva Travel Club

Job summary

Darlington Borough Council is seeking a Caretaker/Handyperson to ensure the safe, smooth and efficient operation and maintenance of the council’s buildings. The role covers facilities at Central House, Annexe, North Lodge, West Lodge and Town Hall, with support to trades across Corporate Landlord properties to ensure compliance.

The role offers extensive benefits beyond salary, including generous annual leave, a Local Government Pension Scheme, flexi-time, family leave provisions, wellbeing and

Responsibilities

• Carry out a full caretaking role to ensure smooth, safe and effective operation and maintenance of the buildings fabric.
• Provide caretaking services at council buildings including Central House and Annexe, North Lodge, West Lodge and Town Hall.
• Assist trades in carrying out work in Corporate Landlord buildings including compliance.

Job description

Darlington Borough Council are seeking to recruit a Caretaker/Handyperson to carry out a full caretaking role to ensure the smooth, safe and effective operation and maintenance of the buildings fabric. Caretaking services at any council building including Central House and Annexe, North Lodge, West Lodge and Town Hall. Assist trades in carrying out work in any Corporate Landlord building including compliance.

Further Information

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

Darlington Borough Council are seeking to recruit a Caretaker/Handyperson to carry out a full caretaking role to ensure the smooth, safe and effective operation and maintenance of the buildings fabric. Caretaking services at any council building including Central House and Annexe, North Lodge, West Lodge and Town Hall. Assist trades in carrying out work in any Corporate Landlord building including compliance.

Further Information

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi-time scheme
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.

We are an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.